Down The House (2003): Bringing

Budgeted at ~$33 million; grossed over $164 million worldwide The Main Cast

as Howie Rottman: Peter's lovestruck law partner who is obsessed with Charlene Jean Smart as Kate Sanderson: Peter’s ex-wife Bringing Down the House (2003)

This guide covers the core elements of the 2003 comedy Bringing Down the House , which follows Peter Sanderson (Steve Martin), a lonely tax attorney whose life is turned upside down when he meets Charlene (Queen Latifah), an escaped convict who claims she was framed. Release Date: March 7, 2003 Genre: Comedy Director: Adam Shankman Rating: PG-13 for language, sexual humor, and drug material Runtime: 105 minutes Budgeted at ~$33 million; grossed over $164 million

as Ashley: Kate’s sister and a rival for Peter's attention Behind the Scenes & Trivia Bringing Down the House [2003] [PG-13] - 4.4.4 Budgeted at ~$33 million

as Peter Sanderson: A rigid lawyer struggling with a divorce

as Charlene Morton: An escaped convict seeking to prove her innocence

as Virginia Arness: A wealthy, prejudiced client of Peter's who eventually "lightens up"